Mercedes Benz Cl55 Amg
Model Cl55 Amg made by Mercedes Benz got 9 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and electronic stability control. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-91-60-193 | 06/11/2010 | 10034306 | Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset | 11/01/2010 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| TB-82-10-668 | 01/07/2009 | 10028665 | Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn | 05/13/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-22-78 | 05/06/2009 | SB-32-22-78A | 10028686 | Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. | 05/14/2009 |
| TB-82-10-668 | 01/07/2009 | 10028665 | Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn | 05/13/2009 | |
| 325029 | 03/31/2009 | PB-32-50-29A | 10016687 | Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. *pe | 09/27/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-32-22-78 | 05/06/2009 | SB-32-22-78A | 10028686 | Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. | 05/14/2009 |
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| LI32-50 | 01/20/2011 | 10037917 | Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. this is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| LI32-50 | 01/20/2011 | 10037917 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| LI-82-10/598B | 10/01/2009 | 10036933 | Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. exterior lights. li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.) *pe | 04/20/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PB-42-45-107 | 03/20/2009 | 10028684 | Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. models 215 and 220. model years unknown. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PB-42-45-107 | 03/20/2009 | 10028684 | Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. models 215 and 220. model years unknown. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 512 | 11/02/2000 | 616329 | Information on the new s55 amg / cl55 amg models schedule for wholesale release. *tt | 02/22/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| PB-32-50-35C | 02/22/2008 | 10028626 | Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. models 215.3, 220, and 230. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA08009 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/28/2008 | 12/16/2009 | BRAKE LINE CHAFE | ||
| Analysis of complaints to odi and mercedes and warranty claim data submitted by mercedes indicates that the alleged defect has occurred at a low rate (36.5 complaints per 100,000 vehicles and 0.29 percent warranty claim rate), with no discernable defect trend indicating that the rate of chafing related brake line failures is increasing.there have been no new complaints since january 2009.when the analysis is limited to incidents of brake line leakage that resulted in allegations of reduced brake effectiveness, the rate drops even further (22.3 complaints per 100,000 vehicles and 0.04 percent warranty claim rate). mercedes provided data showing that in the rare instances when chafing did progress to brake line leakage the driver would be immediately alerted to a problem by illumination of the bright yellow esp/bas warning lamp and changes in brake pedal feel.continued operation with a leaking brake line would result in illumination of the bright red brake warning lamp and an audible chime due to low master cylinder reservoir level. continued operation with the brake warning lamp illuminated would ultimately drain the reservoir for the affected circuit, resulting in loss of the circuit and an approximately 80% increase in stopping distances. surveys conducted by odi and vrtc indicate that routing anomalies may be more common than the complaint and warranty data suggest for the subject line bundle, with line contact or other routing anomaly noted in 13 of 51 vehicles surveyed by odi and vrtc (25.5%).while evidence of contact between the fuel line and subject brake in a particular vehicle is not necessarily predictive of eventual line failure/leakage, significant chafing wear was noted in two survey vehicles (3.9%).to address concerns with line routing and ensure that lines with evident chafing do not progress to a leak condition, mercedes will conduct an owner notification program instructing owners to bring the vehicles to a dealer for a free inspection and repair.lines that do not have a spacer (rubber grommet or omega-clip) between the subject fuel and brake lines will have an omega-clip spacer installed to ensure adequate clearance between the lines.brake lines with chafe marks will be replaced. accordingly, this investigation has been closed. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. for additional information regarding this engineering analysis refer to the ea08-009 closing report. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA08009 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/28/2008 | 12/16/2009 | BRAKE LINE CHAFE | ||
| Analysis of complaints to odi and mercedes and warranty claim data submitted by mercedes indicates that the alleged defect has occurred at a low rate (36.5 complaints per 100,000 vehicles and 0.29 percent warranty claim rate), with no discernable defect trend indicating that the rate of chafing related brake line failures is increasing.there have been no new complaints since january 2009.when the analysis is limited to incidents of brake line leakage that resulted in allegations of reduced brake effectiveness, the rate drops even further (22.3 complaints per 100,000 vehicles and 0.04 percent warranty claim rate). mercedes provided data showing that in the rare instances when chafing did progress to brake line leakage the driver would be immediately alerted to a problem by illumination of the bright yellow esp/bas warning lamp and changes in brake pedal feel.continued operation with a leaking brake line would result in illumination of the bright red brake warning lamp and an audible chime due to low master cylinder reservoir level. continued operation with the brake warning lamp illuminated would ultimately drain the reservoir for the affected circuit, resulting in loss of the circuit and an approximately 80% increase in stopping distances. surveys conducted by odi and vrtc indicate that routing anomalies may be more common than the complaint and warranty data suggest for the subject line bundle, with line contact or other routing anomaly noted in 13 of 51 vehicles surveyed by odi and vrtc (25.5%).while evidence of contact between the fuel line and subject brake in a particular vehicle is not necessarily predictive of eventual line failure/leakage, significant chafing wear was noted in two survey vehicles (3.9%).to address concerns with line routing and ensure that lines with evident chafing do not progress to a leak condition, mercedes will conduct an owner notification program instructing owners to bring the vehicles to a dealer for a free inspection and repair.lines that do not have a spacer (rubber grommet or omega-clip) between the subject fuel and brake lines will have an omega-clip spacer installed to ensure adequate clearance between the lines.brake lines with chafe marks will be replaced. accordingly, this investigation has been closed. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. for additional information regarding this engineering analysis refer to the ea08-009 closing report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 69700 | 1 | 05/01/2005 |
| My 2001 mercedes cl 55 instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. the instrument light just completely turn off while i was driving at night. i couldn't see anything and have no idea how fast i was driving. it was pretty scare driving home the night. i replace the fuse but the it still didn't work. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 118000 | ||
| My 2001 cl55 mercedes instrument cluster has lost its back light. this is a known problem with the car (recall 06v028000), but my particular vin is apparently not covered under the current recall for this problem. | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 98000 | ||
| Left front suspension drops once engine is turned off. after starting engine, must put the car in gear for the suspension to rise. had the esc pump replaced in sept 2010. symptom returned oct 2011. | |||